Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Principle of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just an area to go to—it’s a means of daily life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open up-air lifestyle,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about remaining outside,